Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?
AUpper sideband
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Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?
BLower sideband
Which mode is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands?
AUpper sideband
Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17- and 12-meter bands?
AUpper sideband
Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands?
CSingle sideband
Which of the following is an advantage of using single sideband, as compared to other analog voice modes on the HF amateur bands?
DLess bandwidth used and greater power efficiency
Which of the following statements is true of single sideband (SSB)?
BOnly one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed
What is the recommended way to break into a phone contact?
BSay your call sign once
Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?
DIt is commonly accepted amateur practice
Which of the following statements is true of VOX operation versus PTT operation?
BIt allows “hands free” operation
Generally, who should respond to a station in the contiguous 48 states calling “CQ DX”?
CAny stations outside the lower 48 states
What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC setting on a single sideband transceiver?
BTransmit audio or microphone gain
Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies?
CExcept during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency
What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
BAcknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed
What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact creating interference from other stations using the frequency?
CAttempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner
When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation from other stations should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
B150 Hz to 500 Hz
When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
C2 kHz to 3 kHz
How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
ASend “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign
Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?
CFollow the voluntary band plan
What is the voluntary band plan restriction for US stations transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 MHz to 50.125 MHz band segment?
AOnly contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
AOnly a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license
Which of the following is good amateur practice for net management?
BHave a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions
How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization?
CNo more than 1 hour per week
Which of the following describes full break-in CW operation (QSK)?
DTransmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements
What should you do if a CW station sends “QRS?”
ASend slower
What does it mean when a CW operator sends “KN” at the end of a transmission?
CListening only for a specific station or stations
What does the Q signal “QRL?” mean?
D“Are you busy?” or “Is this frequency in use?”
What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code?
BThe fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no faster than the CQ
What does the term “zero beat” mean in CW operation?
DMatching the transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal
When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when added to the RST report?
AChirpy or unstable signal
What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW?
CAR
What does the Q signal “QSL” mean?
CI have received and understood
What does the Q signal “QRN” mean?
DI am troubled by static
What does the Q signal “QRV” mean?
DI am ready to receive
What is the Volunteer Monitor Program?
AAmateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations
Which of the following are objectives of the Volunteer Monitor Program?
DTo encourage amateur radio operators to self-regulate and comply with the rules
What procedure may be used by Volunteer Monitors to localize a station whose continuous carrier is holding a repeater on in their area?
BCompare beam headings on the repeater input from their home locations with that of other Volunteer Monitors
Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection map?
BA map that shows true bearings and distances from a specific location
Which of the following indicates that you are looking for an HF contact with any station?
CRepeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” then your call sign a few times, then pause to listen, repeat as necessary
How is a directional antenna pointed when making a “long-path” contact with another station?
C180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading
Which of the following are examples of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?
DAlpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta
Why do many amateurs keep a station log?
DTo help with a reply if the FCC requests information about your station
Which of the following is required when participating in a contest on HF frequencies?
CIdentify your station according to normal FCC regulations
What is QRP operation?
BLow-power transmit operation
Why are signal reports typically exchanged at the beginning of an HF contact?
ATo allow each station to operate according to conditions
Which mode is normally used when sending RTTY signals via AFSK with an SSB transmitter?
DLSB
What is VARA?
BA digital protocol used with Winlink
What symptoms may result from other signals interfering with a PACTOR or VARA transmission?
DAll these choices are correct
Which of the following is good practice when choosing a transmitting frequency to answer a station calling CQ using FT8?
DFind a clear frequency during the alternate time slot to the calling station
What is the standard sideband for JT65, JT9, FT4, or FT8 digital signal when using AFSK?
BUSB
What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?
B170 Hz
Which of the following is required when using FT8?
BComputer time accurate to within approximately 1 second
In what segment of the 20-meter band are most digital mode operations commonly found?
DBetween 14.070 MHz and 14.100 MHz
How do you join a contact between two stations using the PACTOR protocol?
CJoining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations
Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?
DTransmit a connect message on the station’s published frequency
What is the primary purpose of an Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) mesh network?
CTo provide high-speed data services during an emergency or community event
Which of the following describes Winlink?
DAll these choices are correct
What is another name for a Winlink Remote Message Server?
BGateway
What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?
DAll these choices are correct
Which of the following is a common location for FT8?
CApproximately 14.074 MHz to 14.077 MHz